Charity Organizations/NGOs
NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organization, which basically translates to things work in these organizations.
The best thing one can do in this world is to give back to the society. We would like to bring to your attention all charitable organizations and NGOs in Karnataka. Some of them don't directly fall into this category but they allow you to sponsor some of their activities. We have included the names of national and international organizations that operate in Karnataka.
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Founded in the year 1996 by
Dr Radha S Murthy has set up a Medical Trust to help and support to
the elders who are physically and emotionally weak. Their office is
located in RT Nagar with 150 medical and Paramedical personnel. It
offers qualified and experienced doctors, paramedics and nurses on
call 24/7.
Nightingale Medical Trust (NMT)
is a non - governmental charitable organization tailored to provide
easily accessible, affordable services to meet the physical,
emotional, economic and social requirement of the elderly. Under
NMT she has kicked off a day care center for the elderly - first of
its kind in the country.
NMT joined hands with the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to establish a similar facility for those from underprivileged backgrounds - Sandhya Kirana, here from mid-day meals to income generating schemes the financially disadvantaged started various economic initiatives for the aged belonging to all economic classes.
Dr Radha also started an elders helpline a joint effort by NMT and Bangalore City Police. The toll free number 1090 is dedicated to help elders in distress has a team of committed social workers, counselors, legal professionals and police working behind it.
The group caters to age group
between 65 to 95 years. The government has
authorized NMT to issue ID-cards to senior citizens above 60 years
of age, which would guarantee them various benefits at hospitals,
labs, medical stores and transport facilities.
Sandhya Kirana
Phone: (080) 4124-2448,
4124-8440
Elder's Helpline:1090 or Office of additional
Commissioner